tear out
Example Sentences
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When Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader, he promised to "tear out this poison by its roots."
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
“I just couldn’t keep up with the people on those walks. People would tear out and leave me behind, so I was just walking alone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024
This is where you tear out your hair.
From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024
Suitably educated, Augusztiny decided to tear out his lawn and plant a low-water substitute himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
She longed to tear out her braid, to let her hair fall loose.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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